the feeling that he had made a good impression on Juli

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t their plans for the day. Juliana mentioned that she

s of the photoshoot with Juliana. As they talk

much she enjoyed talking to him. She felt a flutter in her c

felt confident and comfortable in front of the camera. After t

think about Bryan again. She wondered if she would see hi

vous grin. "Hey, Jules, I was thinking... maybe we coul

nsidered the idea. "Hmm, that's not a bad

ke that as a yes. I'll send them a

nd anticipation. She couldn't wait to see Bryan

pcoming charity gala. The event was scheduled for a week later, and Ele

ed Bryan: "Hey, man, we're invited to J

ah, I'm in. Thanks f

ryan might have a crush on Juliana. He mad

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her hair styled perfectly, and her makeup was flawless. She mingl

it up, and she excused herself to greet them. "

awestruck by her beauty. "You look amazing

d-naturedly. "Yeah, you cl

y rolled her eyes. "Thanks, gu

ng towards each other, chatting and laughing together like old frien

led with the turnout. As the night drew to a close, she than

his heart racing with excitement. He couldn't h

ed to Bryan and grinned. "So, what'

it cool. "Nothing, yet. But I thi

I knew it. You've

ing a bit self-consci

back. "Well, good luck, ma

l a sense of excitement and anticipation. He had enjoyed Ju

a bit more. "You know, Bryan, you're going to have to step up

d-naturedly. "I'll try my b

and the connection they had made. He wondered if she felt the sam

Juliana. "Hey, thanks again for coming to t

sage. He quickly replied, "No problem, I had a gr

esponse. She was glad that he seemed i

and Juliana found themselves growing closer, the

p but feel happy for his friend. He knew that Bryan had a good hea

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el a bit intimidated by her celebrity status. He worried that he

with Juliana, Kyle noticed his friend's unease. "Hey, Br

now, man. Juliana's a celebrity, and I'm just..

guy. You've got a good heart, and Juliana seems to

But as he met Juliana later that day, he couldn

and and smiled reassuringly. "Hey, I'm glad

he looked into her eyes. Maybe, just may

ck in. He wondered if he was just a passing fascination

was strong enough to overcome the challe